In this undated photo from later in Hitchcock's career, the director poses with longtime camera operator Leonard South. South worked with the director on such classics as "Dial M for Murder," "Rear Window" and "Vertigo."

In this undated photo from later in Hitchcock's career, the director poses with longtime camera operator Leonard South. South worked with the director on such classics as "Dial M for Murder," "Rear Window" and "Vertigo."

Alfred Hitchcock discusses a scene with actress Anna Massey on the Covent Garden Market, London set of his thriller "Frenzy." The 1972 film was the director's first film to be shot in England in 33 years. Many critics regard it as his last great film.

Alfred Hitchcock discusses a scene with actress Anna Massey on the Covent Garden Market, London set of his thriller "Frenzy." The 1972 film was the director's first film to be shot in England in 33 years. Many critics regard it as his last great film. (Leonard Brown / Associated Press)

Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll starred in this early hit for the director. The 1935 English thriller involves spies chasing after an innocent man who happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll starred in this early hit for the director. The 1935 English thriller involves spies chasing after an innocent man who happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. (Universal)